Keep gambling controlled and affordable

• Use only discretionary money, never essential expenses or borrowed funds.
• Set a fixed spending limit and a separate time limit.
• Avoid gambling when upset, tired, under pressure or impaired.
• Do not treat a previous loss as a reason to continue.

Hiding play, chasing losses, increasing stakes, borrowing money or missing responsibilities are reasons to stop and seek support. Platform limit, timeout and self-exclusion tools should be used early rather than after harm becomes severe.

If you are concerned about your own or another person’s behaviour, contact an appropriate local support or healthcare service. This guide is not a counselling service.